Grammar - Study Mode

[#336] No, I have never met . . . . . .
Correct Answer

(B) him

Explanation

Solution: No, I have never met him.

[#337] Walk steadily lest you . . . . . . . . stumble.
Correct Answer

(B) should

Explanation

Solution: The conjunction lest means 'for fear that' or 'in order to avoid'. It is followed by something the speaker or subject thinks should be avoided. Thus, should is the right answer since stumbling is something that needs to be avoided.

[#338] If you are going to the market, you . . . . . . . . bring me a shawl.
Correct Answer

(B) might

Explanation

Solution: The slight difference between 'may' and 'might' is that 'may' implies strong certainty about hypothetical events and 'might' expresses a lesser degree of certainty. 'Might' is a stronger word choice than 'may' when describing past hypotheticals.

[#339] . . . . . . . . we do exercise, we will remain healthy.
Correct Answer

(B) If

Explanation

Solution: 'if' is used in conditional sentences to introduce the circumstances in which an event or situation might happen, might be happening, or might have happened. Example: She gets very upset if I exclude her. You'll feel a lot better about yourself if you work on solutions to your upsetting situations.

[#340] We use chemical fertilizer . . . . . . . soften the soil.
Correct Answer

(A) to

Explanation

Solution: 'to soften' is the correct phrase and therefore ‘to’ is the preposition used.